Ian Magruder
Head of the Utilize Coalition, an industry-backed effort (including companies like Google and Tesla) advocating for higher grid utilization to lower costs and speed power deployment.
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Apr 1, 2026 • 1h 5min
Using more of the grid we’ve already built
Ian Magruder, head of the Utilize Coalition and an industry advocate for smarter grid use, explains why using existing capacity more could cut costs and speed power deployment. Short takes cover what grid utilization means, tech that enables flexibility, practical tools like batteries and VPPs, policy moves such as Virginia’s law, and the bipartisan case for measuring and improving utilization.
